新春快乐
xīnchūn kuàilè
Happy lunar new year · trad. 新春快樂
新春快乐 (xīnchūn kuàilè) is a common and elegant greeting for the Lunar New Year season, meaning "Happy New Spring" or "Happy Lunar New Year." It is suitable for cards, banners, company greetings, and can be used to greet anyone throughout the entire festival period.
What does 新春快乐 (xīnchūn kuàilè) mean?
新春快乐 (xīnchūn kuàilè) means “happy lunar New Year” in English. Word for word, it breaks down as “new spring happy.”
When to use it
Neutral and slightly more elegant than 春节快乐. It's appropriate for formal and informal settings, including business greetings, cards, and general well-wishing during the Lunar New Year festival. You can say it to anyone, from family to colleagues.
How to pronounce it
Sounds like "sheen-chwun kwai-luh." 新春 is two high, level tones; 快 falls, and 乐 is usually said lightly.
Other ways to say it
- 春节快乐Chūnjié kuàilèHappy Spring Festival (common, less elegant)
- 新年快乐xīnnián kuàilèHappy New Year (can refer to Gregorian or Lunar New Year)
- 恭喜发财gōngxǐ fācáiWishing you prosperity (common New Year's greeting)
Examples
祝大家新春快乐，万事如意！
zhù dàjiā xīnchūn kuàilè, wànshì rúyì!
Wishing everyone a Happy Lunar New Year and all the best!
新春快乐！恭喜发财！
xīnchūn kuàilè! gōngxǐ fācái!
Happy Lunar New Year! Wishing you prosperity!
我们公司祝您新春快乐，生意兴隆。
wǒmen gōngsī zhù nín xīnchūn kuàilè, shēngyì xīnglóng.
Our company wishes you a Happy Lunar New Year and thriving business.
Pro tip: While similar to 春节快乐, 新春快乐 carries a slightly more refined and traditional feel, often preferred for written greetings or more formal contexts.
Related phrases
除夕快乐 · Happy chinese new year's eve年年有余 · May you have abundance every year大吉大利 · Great luck and prosperity
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